Madarao, Iiyama, Japan - 22.12.2017
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Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort, Iiyama, Nagano, Japan. The Ultimate Japan Ski Destination.
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
2.5 hours from Tokyo
Japan Powder Paradise
10-12m average annual snowfall
No shortage of fresh tracks on a powder day
30 trails, 15 lifts
Fun (groomed/ ungroomed) powdery terrain for all
Novice snow sliders? Beginner: 30%
Trail cruisers? Intermediate: 40%
Hardcore powder seekers? Advanced: 30%
Beautiful scenery
Less crowds
Uncluttered lift-system
Tree runs
Open off-piste riding policy
One of Japan’s hidden gems
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Exploring Iiyama // Japan 2017 Day 2
After sleeping in we postpone skiing for the day to explore the local town at the base of My Madarao, Iiyama
Madarao Trip 2019
Awesome weekend at Madarao - the natural powder half pipe run is just too much fun ????
BGM:
- ODESZA: Without You
- DVBBS & Borgeous: Tsunami
Skiing in Japan! 在日本滑雪! Madarao Mountain Resort - Japan 2019
Skiing trip in Madarao Japan 2019
2019年冬天在日本滑雪!
This is a great place to ski and have a fun during winter times. The slopes are great for beginners and experts! Highly recommended.
Japan, How it is - Iiyama Snow Festival
Went up to IIyama in Nagano with the Cat and her family to check out the snow festival there.
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort - Transport Options
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort is part of the vast ski area of the Nagano Prefecture and is located 38km northeast of the city of Nagano, close to the Niigata Prefecture. Madarao Mountain is situated 12km west of the town of Iiyama with two access roads into the mountain village from IIyama and a third road that connects it to Myoko Kogen.
The local bus from IIyama Station takes approx. 30 minutes, subject to the road conditions and costs approx. 500 yen per person. By far, an easier option, and only slightly more expensive is a Maxi Taxi directly to Aya Lodge Madarao from IIyama Station. We recommend this as the preferred transfer from IIyama as it will deliver you right to the front door of the lodge.
Madarao is sometimes described as one of the Myoko Kogen resorts, as it’s close by (approx. 35 minutes by car ), however, this somewhat undervalues it.
Madarao really stands alone between Myoko and Nozawa Onsen, another nearby ski resort which is 23km to the northeast. If you want to travel between Madarao Mountain Resort and Nozawa Onsen, you can catch the No-to-Ma bus that takes about one hour. There are also buses that run to Myoko Kogen resorts for easy day trips.
There are a few transport options to get to Madarao from Tokyo Narita airport, you’ll first need to catch two trains to Iiyama. The Airport Narita Express to Tokyo Station and then a Shinkansen to IIyama. From the Iiyama train station, there are buses or taxis to Madarao Kogen. Or from Haneda or Narita Airports you can get a bus to Madarao Kogen with Nagano Snow Shuttle.
Another popular option is to take the Skyliner train direct from Narita Airport to Ueno Station and then transfer to the Shinkansen Lines for a fast train to IIyama Station. You can find more detailed information on our Transport page located on our website.
Take a moment and visit our website, watch our short promo video's with some incredible skiing segments shot in the terrain of Madarao and surrounding areas and most importantly reach out to us for your accommodation enquiry.
Madarao Mountain Resort & Tangram Ski Circus
Madarao Mountain Resort, IIyama Japan
Madarao Mountain Resort is one of Japan’s hidden gems. The resort is located in northeastern Nagano, on Japan’s main island - Honshu. It sits between Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen – two of the region’s better-known ski resorts however much more heavily populated on a powder day!
Madarao (or Madapow as its been affably named) is the sleeping little giant within this region for skiing in Japan.
The resort is known for its light, dry powder “Madapow”, which it receives in spades ( ... about 13 meters per season ). Most importantly, Madarao permits skiers to venture off-piste, something that cannot be taken for granted in Japan. With 60% of its runs un-groomed—including some beautiful tree lines, the resort offers excellent value for powder hounds looking to avoid the crowds of the more popular westernised resorts.
Madarao Mountain Resort is little known outside of Japan. The resort is rather quiet in comparison to its neighbours. Long lift queues and congested slopes are a rarity. As Madarao continues to build its reputation for powder (on a shoestring budget), this will inevitably change.
Weekend crowds are negligible - and during the weekdays it's possible to ski fresh powder all day long (without ever seeing a person). If you're lucky enough to score a mid-week storm its possible to get meters of fresh snow giving you waist to nipple deep powder.
Lifts & Terrain
Mount Madarao peaks at 1382 m, offering skiers 440 m of vertical to play with. The resort is serviced by 15 lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads.
Beginners have plenty of ground to cover towards the base of the mountain. Beginner A & B, Utopia, and Shirakaba are all ideally suited to first-timers. More experienced skiers should head up to View Point, atop the No.13 lift. From there, skiers can access all parts of the mountain. Crystal Bowl and PowderWave2 offer some of the resort’s best tree skiing. On the other side of the resort, WorldCup was previously used as a moguls course at the 1988 Freestyle Skiing World Cup. It sits alongside Powderwave, another of the resort’s gladed areas for tree skiing.
斑尾高原スキー場 Madarao Mountain Resort, Iiyama, Nagano
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Arriving at Mt Madarao // Japan 2017 Day 1
January 9th, 2017 Hannah and I travel to Japan beginning our journey with a long commute to Mt Madarao from Melbourne!
Explore Japan's Countryside in Iiyama, Nagano [ft. Iiyama Nanohana Park etc 飯山市 長野県]
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Hi guys! Guess who's back! I can't wait to share to you my latest travel last spring in one of Japan's best places to enjoy countryside life. Featuring Iiyama City, this video will give you a tour of the scenic spots that you shouldn't miss. Spring is not just all about cherry blossoms! Rapeseed blossoms are just as perfect to enjoy this season. So what are you waiting for? Go click the play button and let's get ready to explore!
Featuring:
Iiyama Nanohana Park (飯山市菜の花公園)
Iiyama Joshi Park (飯山城址公園)
Shojuan Temple
Mayumi Takahashi Museum of Doll Art (高橋まゆみ人形館)
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Madarao Ski Resort Review
Madarao Ski Resort Review
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort, IIyama Japan
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort is one of Japan’s hidden gems. The resort is located in northeastern Nagano, on Japan’s main island - Honshu. It sits between Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen – two of the region’s better-known ski resorts however much more heavily populated on a powder day!
Madarao or Madapow as its been affably named is the sleeping little giant in this region.
The resort is known for its light, dry powder “Madapow”, which it receives in spades ... about 13 meters per season. Most importantly, Madarao permits skiers to venture off-piste, something that cannot be taken for granted in Japan.
With 60% of its runs un-groomed—including some beautiful tree lines, the resort offers excellent value for powder hounds looking to avoid the crowds of the more popular westernised resorts.
Madarao is little known outside of Japan. The resort is rather quiet in comparison to its neighbours. Long lift queues and congested slopes are a rarity. As Madarao continues to build its reputation for powder on a shoestring budget, this will inevitably change.
Weekend crowds are negligible - and during the weekdays it's possible to ski fresh powder all day long without ever seeing a person. If you're lucky enough to score a mid-week storm its possible to get meters of fresh snow giving you waist to nipple deep powder.
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Madarao Mountain Resort - Peak Run Backcountry
Aya Lodge Madarao - Peak Run side country Madarao
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort, IIyama Japan
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort is one of Japan’s hidden gems. The resort is located in northeastern Nagano, on Japan’s main island - Honshu. It sits between Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen – two of the region’s better-known ski resorts however much more heavily populated on a powder day!
Madarao (or Madapow as its been affably named) is the sleeping little giant within this region.
The resort is known for its light, dry powder “Madapow”, which it receives in spades ( ... about 13 meters per season ). Most importantly, Madarao permits skiers to venture off-piste, something that cannot be taken for granted in Japan. With 60% of its runs un-groomed—including some beautiful tree lines, the resort offers excellent value for powder hounds looking to avoid the crowds of the more popular westernised resorts.
Madarao is little known outside of Japan. The resort is rather quiet in comparison to its neighbours. Long lift queues and congested slopes are a rarity. As Madarao continues to build its reputation for powder (on a shoestring budget), this will inevitably change.
Weekend crowds are negligible - and during the weekdays it's possible to ski fresh powder all day long (without ever seeing a person). If you're lucky enough to score a mid-week storm its possible to get meters of fresh snow giving you waist to nipple deep powder.
When you visit Madarao Mountain Resort make sure to stay at Aya Lodge Madarao - one of the newest Australian owned and operated Boutique Ski Lodges with 12 guest rooms right on the mountain.
Japan, A Madarao! Weekend
GoPro Hero 5 + Karma Grip
Location: Japan, Nagano, Madarao Ski resort
Music: Bohemian Rhapsody - Panic! At the Disco
Madarao Mountain Mix // 2018
Just a quick mashup of some skiing clips from Madarao Japan
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Madapow!
You may think you’ve tried it before, but you haven’t fully experienced skiing in Japan until you’ve stayed at Active Life. Extensive renovations undertaken in 2017 and 2018 have transformed all our hotels (Active Life Madarao, Hakken and Xplore by Active Life) into top rated hotels in Madarao Kogen.
Madarao Ski Resort is situated in the northern area of Nagano Prefecture, where weather conditions are consistently ideal for creating an endless supply of high-quality snow throughout our December-to-April season. Skiers and snowboarders return here again and again to experience the spectacular scenery, varied terrain and incredible selection of 30 groomed and ungroomed runs, which jumps to 45 runs if you take on the extra 15 runs at the Tangram Ski Circus Resort, easily accessible from Madarao.
We have frequent visitors from Australia who jump at the chance to experience some of the very best powder and tree skiing in the world, waiting for them a mere 10-hour flight away. With only a two-hour time difference between here and down under, even your jet lag will be minimized, meaning you can get checked in and get skiing the same day you arrive.
We do our utmost to ensure that the time you spend with us here at Active Life Madarao will exceed all of your expectations. Our friendly staff are experts when it comes to your comfort and overall enjoyment. Feel at home with languages spoken by our staff, including English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish and Thai.
Relax and enjoy the stunning contemporary décor and comfortable accommodations while experiencing the thrilling world-class skiing, stunning natural beauty and warm hospitality that Madarao is renowned for. It’s an experience unlike any other, the perfect blend of Japanese hospitality and western convenience.
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort is home to Aya Lodge Madarao.
Madarao Mountain is located 12 kilometres from IIyama City in the northern area of the Nagano Prefecture, on the main island of Honshu, under two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
The weather conditions are consistently ideal for creating an endless supply of high-quality snow throughout the December-to-March winter season in Japan. Skiers and snowboarders return here to experience the spectacular scenery, varied terrain and incredible selection of 45 groomed and un-groomed runs when you add in the backside resort of Tangram Ski Circus.
From the Peak of Mt Madarao you can look back over the north-facing ski mountain across to Madarao Highlands Village where the on-snow Hotels, Pensions, and Apartments are located.
Aya Lodge Madarao is conveniently located on-snow with a gentle 200m walk onto the ski area boundary and ski home in most conditions - or you can go home via Madarao Kogen Hotel for a traditional Onsen bath for a small fee.
Madarao Mountain Ski Resort is one of Japan’s hidden gems. It sits between Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen – two of the region’s better-known ski resorts however much more heavily populated by international guests on a powder day!
Madarao (or Madapow as its been affably named) is the sleeping little giant within this region. The resort is known for its light, dry powder “Madapow”, which it receives in abundance - about 13 meters per season.
Most importantly, Madarao permits skiers to venture off-piste, something that cannot be taken for granted in Japan. With 60% of its runs un-groomed, including some beautiful tree lines, the resort offers excellent value for powder hounds looking to avoid the crowds of the more popular westernised resorts.
Madarao is little known outside of Japan. The resort is rather quiet in comparison to its neighbours. Long lift queues and congested slopes are a rarity. As Madarao continues to build its reputation for powder this will inevitably change.
Weekend crowds are negligible - and during the weekdays it's possible to ski fresh powder all day long, sometimes, without ever seeing another person. If you're lucky enough to score a mid-week storm its possible to get meters of fresh snow giving you true bottomless powder.
Take a moment and visit our website, watch our short promo video's with some incredible skiing segments shot in the terrain of Madarao and surrounding areas and most importantly reach out to us for your accommodation enquiry.